As a result, Fortinet's FortiGate systems will be available to authorized value-added resellers (VARS) for sales to federal, state and local government entities through Alternative Technology's Distribution GSA Schedule.

'Fortinet has a comprehensive security platform that is applicable to a broad range of core and edge applications in traditional and tactical deployments across the federal sector,' John Stubbs, vice president of business development strategies at Alternative Technology, said in a statement.

The Sunnyvale, Calif.-based Fortinet offers advanced security functionality that scales from remote office to chassis-based solutions with integrated management and reporting, according to the statement.

More information is available at www.AltTech.com and www.fortinet.com.

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